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First Lady Janet Museveni has appeared in new photographs shared by her daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, giving Ugandans a rare glimpse of her as she continues recovering from a serious health condition. The pictures show Janet Museveni standing, smiling and spending time with family members during what appears to be a private family moment. In one of the photographs, Natasha, dressed in a yellow sleeveless top, is seen standing close to her mother with her arm around her. Natasha shared the images on Instagram alongside a short message expressing gratitude to God. “Thank you LORD Jesus!” she wrote, attracting reactions…
Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has vowed to continue speaking out after his release from detention, rejecting calls for him to remain silent for some time. Kivumbi said some people advised him to keep a low profile for at least two months after regaining his freedom, but he believes staying quiet would weaken the political struggle he supports. The National Unity Platform (NUP) vice-president for Buganda said silence would only encourage those who want opposition voices to disappear. “We cannot keep quiet otherwise, we will have given these guys what they want,” Kivumbi said. He questioned why anyone…
Minister Justine Nameere has said that she and her team will not be intimidated as they continue their campaign against corruption and poor service delivery across the country. Nameere said their efforts are aimed at exposing corruption and ensuring that government programmes benefit the intended citizens. She stated that the campaign has received support from senior leaders, including Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. “We are working on Gen Muhoozi’s orders to fight corruption. No one will stand in our way,” Nameere said. The minister said they are determined to continue visiting different areas to listen to citizens’ complaints…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing fresh uncertainty after reports emerged that its former acting president, Dr Lina Zedriga, has reportedly left Uganda and is considering staying abroad. According to sources familiar with the matter, Dr Zedriga, who serves as NUP deputy president for Northern Uganda, reportedly travelled out of the country through Kenya and is currently exploring options for her next move. The reports come months after NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, left Uganda and relocated abroad following claims that he feared for his safety. Dr Zedriga, a former magistrate, academic and human rights…
Former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has said he would rather remain outside Uganda than return home and risk being arrested and imprisoned. Ssemujju, who left the country in June, said his decision to stay away is personal and is based on his assessment of what would allow him to continue contributing to political activities. The former legislator made the remarks during an interview with journalist Baker Batte, where he discussed his decision to remain in exile and the future of opposition politics. Ssemujju said that while imprisonment may have symbolic value, it could limit his ability…
Popular Kampala city body piercer and TikToker Kibirige, also known as Kibirige Wise Boy, has opened up about his painful relationship breakup, revealing that he is struggling emotionally after separating from his wife. In an emotional video shared with his followers, Kibirige broke down while speaking about the challenges he faced in his marriage and the pain of losing someone he loved. The social media personality said the experience has changed the way he views love and relationships, adding that he is finding it difficult to trust again. Kibirige told his followers that he feels deeply hurt by what happened…
President Yoweri Museveni has spoken about the increasing number of Ugandans seeking financial assistance to travel abroad for cancer treatment, saying many people have approached him requesting support. Museveni said he has received numerous appeals from citizens who need money to access specialised cancer treatment outside Uganda. According to the President, the growing number of cancer cases has become a concern and requires more attention from health authorities and the public. While speaking about the issue, Museveni said he had been informed by doctors that eating groundnuts could be linked to cancer. “Many people have been coming to me asking…
The government has saved taxpayers billions of shillings after successfully renegotiating the financing terms for the Jinja-Mbulamuti-Kamuli-Bukungu Road and Jinja City Roads project. Following fresh discussions between the government and financial partners, the cost of the major infrastructure project has been reduced by more than UGX97.44 billion. The savings were achieved after the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development reviewed the financing requirements and negotiated better terms with Citi Bank and the Africa Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). Finance Minister Henry Musasizi revealed the development while presenting a loan proposal before Parliament during the plenary sitting held on August…
Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has reportedly been returned to Luzira Prison after receiving treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital, sparking fresh concerns from his family over his health condition. The development has caused concern among his supporters and family members, with his wife Winnie Byanyima saying the veteran opposition leader was taken back to prison despite still being too weak to walk, speak or take care of himself. According to Byanyima, Besigye was removed from Mulago Hospital after 7pm on Friday, August 7, and transferred back to Luzira Prison while still undergoing recovery from the health complications that forced…
Ugandan media personality Sheilah Gashumba has spoken out about her current relationship status, seeking to set the record straight following claims that she had ended her relationship with the man she has been dating and moved on to someone else. Sheilah made it clear that she is not looking for a new partner and has no interest in starting another relationship at the moment. According to her, she remains committed to the person she has been with for the past year. The media personality explained that she has deliberately chosen to keep her relationship away from the public eye. Unlike…